Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Important: Do not drill into the hinge pillar.
5. Drill through the hinge base only, at each punch location. Use a 13 mm (1/2 in) rotabroach hole saw or equivalent.
6. Remove the hinge. If necessary, use a chisel in order to separate the hinge from the pillar.
7. Remove all of the remaining weld from the pillar surface in order to ensure a flush fit of the service hinge.
Installation Procedure
1. Repair any damage done to the pillar during the drilling or the removal of the hinge.
2. Position the service hinge within the scribe marks on the pillar.
3. Center punch each stud location on the hinge pillar according to the service hinge.
4. Drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) (1) pilot hole at each center punch location.
Important: Drill bit must be exact size.
5. Drill an 11.5 mm (29/64 in) hole at the pilot locations for the studs.
6. Clean and prepare all of the bare metal surfaces.
Important: Prior to refinishing, refer to the publication GM 4901M-D-2000 GM Approved Refinish Materials for recommended
products. Do not combine paint systems. Refer to paint manufacturer's recommendations.
7. Apply approved anti-corrosion primer.
8. Feed fish wire (1), GM P/N 15017229 or the equivalent, through the hinge, the hinge stud hole and out of the conduit hole in the pillar
9. Install stud (2), GM P/N 15017230, supplied with the service hinge into the wire end. Pull the stud into position.
10. Hold the stud in position with the hinge and remove the fish wire.
11. Draw the stud (4) tight through the pillar. Use the nuts GM P/N 11516746 supplied.
